VIN 1XKAD49X05J096587 — 2005 Kenworth T600
Recorded with 4 Bar Transport Inc · USDOT 2254090
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKAD49X05J096587 |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T600 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | SD PR45177 (South Dakota) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-09 to 2025-04-15 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-15 | 1XKAD49X05J096587 | SD PR45177 | 4 BAR TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 2254090 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
4 Bar Transport Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2254090
- MC
- 769061
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Milbank, SD
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-15). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
1XKAD49X05J096587 is a 2005 Kenworth T600 operated by 4 Bar Transport Inc (USDOT 2254090). License plate on its inspection records: SD PR45177. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2005 Kenworth T600 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKAD49X05J096587. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: ISX engine, 14.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-09 and 2025-04-15. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-15) was in South Dakota, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by 4 Bar Transport Inc (USDOT 2254090) from 2025-04-09 to 2025-04-15 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2005 Kenworth T600 platform. The most recent, 07V279000, concerns on certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c11, c13 or c15 engines, the oil fill cap can become dislodged due to cap damage or improper ins… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T600 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CHILLICOTHE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | ISX The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 14.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C11, C13 OR C15 ENGINES, THE OIL FILL CAP CAN BECOME DISLODGED DUE TO CAP DAMAGE OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND BECOME LODGED IN THE U-JOINT OF THE STEERING DRIVELINE AND STEERING GEAR.
Risk: IF THE CAP BECOMES DODGED IN THIS AREA, IT MAY RESULT IN DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE OR CAUSE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK-UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. REVISED OIL CAP RETENTION BASED ON THE ENGINE MODEL/CONFIGURATION WILL BE INCORPORATED TO PREVENT STEERING LOCK-UP. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR
Issue: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE HIGH-ARTICULATION REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE C65-1006 SWAY BAR USED IN THIS REAR SUSPENSION MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCTION IN FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO EITHER A MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR A HIGH INDUCED STRESS DURING AN EXTREME SUSPENSION ARTICULATION EVENT.
Risk: BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE SWAY BAR WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO COME LOOSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF THESE VEHICLES WILL DEPEND ON THE TYPE OF VEHICLE (TRACTOR OR TRUCK) AND THE INTENDED SERVICE APPLICATION. THIS INSPECTION AND REPAIR CRITERIA WILL BE FORTHCOMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT
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